Date of Event: 25 March 2026
Event: GASA Meet-Up
Scams continue to evolve in scale and sophistication, impacting individuals across all demographics. The GASA meet-up League of Protectors: Women Fighting Against Scams, held in recognition of International Women’s Month, explored the growing role of women in shaping global responses to fraud, from prevention and policy to detection and victim support.
Hosted by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance, the session brought together leaders from telecommunications, financial services, cybersecurity, and advocacy to share cross-regional insights and practical approaches to tackling scams. The discussion also examined emerging data on how women are affected by scams, both as victims and, in some cases, as participants within organised fraud operations, highlighting the need for more nuanced and inclusive prevention strategies.
Speakers:
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Erica Okibe, Executive Secretary – Ndukwe Kalu Foundation (NKF)
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Irish Salandanan-Almeida, Chief Privacy Officer and Vice President for Digital Policy – Globe Telecom
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Mel Migrino, Country General Manager / Southeast Asia Regional Director – Information Security, Gogolook; Chairperson and President and Chief Executive Officer – WiSAP (Women in Security Alliance Philippines)
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Patricia Eromosele, Director – Africa Chapter, Global Anti-Scam Alliance
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Reski Damayanti, Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer – Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison
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Stella Uchenna, Vice President – Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
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Wanjing Ji, VP, AP Payment Ecosystem Risk – Visa
Speakers highlighted how scam tactics increasingly exploit social engineering and trust-based manipulation, often targeting individuals through channels such as messaging platforms, calls, and digital services. The panel emphasised the importance of combining data-driven insights with real-world case experiences to better understand evolving threat patterns and improve response strategies across sectors.
The discussion also reinforced the importance of cross-sector collaboration, with speakers outlining ongoing initiatives across regions, including awareness campaigns, regulatory engagement, and ecosystem-wide risk mitigation efforts. A key takeaway was that effective scam prevention requires both technological innovation and inclusive leadership, ensuring that diverse perspectives are reflected in global anti-scam strategies.
Watch the full discussion to learn how women leaders are driving global efforts to combat scams.